Jim Disney Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 ^Which would make me wonder what their limit is for distance. Either way... it's a little disappointing... but what're ya gonna do?
larrygator Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 Give Dan some candy to pass the time and entertain yourself
cfc Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 ^^Euroburg got caught with its pants down a few years ago when a big thunderstorm blew in over the James River. Lightning struck a tree next to the Loch Ness Monster; the tree toppled into a train full of people rounding the bend before the first lifthill, ripping a big gash in most of the cars. Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt. Â Since then they've been more careful.
slither37 Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 I just checked the webcam on www.cedarpoint.com. The skyride is still running! But the skies look very very dark now (2:30pm EST.) The weather for tomorrow looks much better.
DerekRx Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 Seeing how pretty much EVERY trip I've taken to Cedar Point with Robb and Elissa in the past has resulted in at least one day of total washout due to storms, I wouldn't be surprised if the reason they had 2 days at this park was predominantly because of situations like this. Tomorrow's weather looks much better for riding stuff, and while I'm sure everyone is anxious to ride everything there, maybe some R&R is more than welcomed by a few participants. It looks like the storms may be ending soon though, which could mean some nice lighter crowds for the Midwest trippers to enjoy the park more.
Bob O Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 I for one enjoy the updates and hope they keep coming and that the whiners complain amongst themselves. Â Sad to hear about the bad weather at CP and the rain you had in the Dells and some at SFGAM. Â I did see the group at SFGAM and it was nice of Elissa to say hi before the park opened when she saw me standing in line with my TPR shirt. I rode RB once but by then the group had moved on and I nver got to meet Rob or Elissa more, maybe better luck next time!!
CoasterFanatic Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 Many parks like Cedar Point pay exorbitant amounts of money for weather services that help them to predict the weather as good as many television stations and sometimes better. If they are shutting down rides I am sure it is with good reason.
spaceace12 Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 If lightning is within so many miles, some rides will shut down, when it is really close all rides will shut down, atleast that is the policy at Holiday World. I am sure they got detectors to detect how close it is and when they need to shut down.
Jim Disney Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 ^^I'm not so sure about that based on the content of the phone calls I've had today. Either way, it's a bummer. Hopefully it'll stay clear long enough for them to keep the rides open long enough for folks to ride or even get a second train on the track.
mcjaco Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 ^ I guessing it's the same storm system that blew through Chicago the past few days. It's fast moving, with a lot of wind, hail, rain, and lightning. Sounds like the safe thing to do IMO.
CoasterFanatic Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 ^^ Trust me, I hope they get on some rides too. I mean some of these people flew on a plane for 20 hours to go there. Â With a little luck, the storm should pass and they will get to enjoy the park with very light crowds. I have never known Cedar Point to just "close up shop" because of rain. Although I have seen some other parks do just that.
Airtime&Gravity Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 Wow, you really had a rough time weather wise, but at least it sounds like you are having a lot of fun. I'm confused at the way you took since I thought you would go to SFSTL and Branson, but you suddenly went to the dells.(although riding coasters in 100* heat doesn't sound fun) Oh well, maybe those are another trip, have fun the rest of the trip.
terrancew_hod Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 Well our group's second attempt at the park ended better than the first... we got on ONE WHOLE RIDE in seven hours! I think I need another beer! I see it clearing up again, but I'll wait until the evening to try again. Â I'm working on my first TPR... my statue credit hunt! I'm using my cellphone as a modem so it may take a while to post. Â Terry "still managed to find credits in the rain" Weaver
disneygurlz2s Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 What a shame that the weather is crappy. Â For you weather nay-sayers, I can tell you.... About 5 years ago, we took the girls and went up to CP on a Sunday afternoon for a Monday/Tuesday visit. On early Sunday evening, a storm blew in and off of that lake it was a SPECTACULAR and very scary sight. I am certain that the combination of all those metal structures combined with a body of water like Lake Erie, they are extra cautious! Â Hopefully the weather will clear and they can get some rides in tonight! Â Shari
CoasterFanatic Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 Wow! It didn't take people long to start lining up for Raptor.
HappyMulke Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 have fun at CEDAR POINT.....  @Hanno: just curious how many pictures you took already  grtjes
spaceace12 Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 I want to get back to Indiana Beach, any local tpr members want to go say august 25th? (sorry if this is the wrong place, I know IB was mentioned in here)
Reality15 Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 Actually, spaceace12, I might be interested. I'll PM you if I end up deciding to go.
BrownStreak Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 ^Well... lightning is one thing, any reasonable person understands that. But there is none... Â I live on the west side of Cleveland (near Lakewood) and I can tell you we have been getting rain and lightning storms all day every around 1:30 when this quote above was posted- seeing as we are only a bit east of Sandusky I can definately say that there is lightning "in the area." And yes the storms here move VERY quickly!
coaster05 Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 Wow, you really had a rough time weather wise, but at least it sounds like you are having a lot of fun. I'm confused at the way you took since I thought you would go to SFSTL and Branson, but you suddenly went to the dells.(although riding coasters in 100* heat doesn't sound fun) Oh well, maybe those are another trip, have fun the rest of the trip. Â You do realize they had an itenary posted for this, that has been on the site for quite awhile and they are not just randomly going to parks.
Cheesey Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 Wait wait wait....Theme park review is at cedar Point TODAY??? I thought for sure it would be in a few days. Oh well, I'm going into the park right now. I'll be working at the mean streak photo booth tomorrow morning from open til 3 pm so stop by and say hi to a fellow tpr reader...
BarryH Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 ^All those on the Midwest trip...be sure to buy a Mean Streak souvenir photo before 3 pm. We want to see the look of pain on your faces!
Supernatural Anaesthetist Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 I hope everyone has a great time at America's Roller Coaster Capital of the World! Don't let the storms get you guys down....there's always the bar at TGI Fridays!
Guest Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 Too bad your midwest trip was the same time as my midwest trip, I was looking forward to stapeling you guys at SFGAm .
Edward Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 That Lost coaster looks like fun. Wonder if I'll ever get the chance... :/
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